"The nie nie zu (the “crush-crush tribe”) are so named because they go into supermarkets and take out their frustration by standing in the aisles crushing packets of instant noodles."

— Who knew China was tribal? The diversification of Chinese society has seen a flowering of a new vocabulary. Perhaps most fascinating has been the division of people into tribes (zu in Mandarin). (via theeconomist)

(via theeconomist)

Vintage Chinese Doctor Doll

Vintage Chinese Doctor Doll

(via Brown Damask bag purse Pouch Clutch Vintage Style Flat by hoganfe)

handmadefortheholidays:

1. To help contribute to establishing a new economic model.

2. With the exception of postage cost - contribute to decrease in fossil fuel erosion
(purchasing mass produced products generally come overseas - barging it all over, production costs etc, sweatshops, fair labour et al.)

3. This new…

(Source: poppytalks101reasonstobuyhandmade.blogspot.com, via )

Love this vintage halloween mask!

Love this vintage halloween mask!

love this glass box, would make a great gift for the person that’s difficult to buy for

love this glass box, would make a great gift for the person that’s difficult to buy for

do you have a hat to go with this?

do you have a hat to go with this?